indoor plants

Many new gardeners are amazed to discover that pests can seek out and attack plants growing indoors, or even out on a balcony of a high-rise building. One way or another, pests find plants - even when they are inside and away from the natural environment. They may already have been present when you purchased the plant, or hitched a...

Everywhere you turn this season, you're likely to spot a storage basket. But far from the utilitarian plastic tubs of the past, hidden in cupboards and laundries, the new breed are stylish accents you'd be proud to have out on display in your living area - turning function into fashion. Hand-woven from a range of natural materials including seagrass, rattail...

Workspace in need of an upgrade? If you want something pretty that also helps aid office productivity, you can't go past a touch of living greenery. Much like indoor plants help beautify the home, they also make the office a much more pleasant place to be - transforming it from sterile to inspirational. There are known benefits to office plants...

Ahh, the palm. Is there any other plant that inspires such a feeling of relaxation? One glimpse and your mind is half a world away, lazing in a hammock and sipping on a cocktail. And bringing that relaxed holiday feel to your suburban Sydney home needn’t be difficult. No matter the size of your yard or the state of your...

With outdoor garden space at a premium, more and more homeowners are embracing indoor plants and filling their houses with greenery. The key to successfully growing plants indoors is to match the plant to the indoor location, especially in areas with low light.   Low light tactics Low light indoor areas are those parts of the house that are away...

Indoor plants are brilliant, beautiful things...until of course they start to flop or lose their leaves, and you end up feeling like a terrible plant parent. The truth is, most indoor plants are killed with kindness, rather than neglect. So here are three very simple ways to turn things around and get your indoor plants back to beautiful. Start with the...

A sunny windowsill that enjoys at least four hours of sunlight daily is all you need to have freshly-cut herbs at your fingertips.   Seeds vs seedlings Seeds will give you more bang for your buck, as long as you don’t mind waiting a few months for your herbs to be ready for harvesting. On the other hand, planting seedlings...

Just a hint of this moody hue is all that’s needed to make a big impact. Transform your home into an inviting oasis of calming blue with just a hint of this cool, sophisticated shade. The beauty of this moody hue is you can use it to make a dramatic style statement with just a scattering of our hand-printed Ashtanga...

Natural beauty combined with bursts of rich earthy shades are the hallmarks of the botanical luxe look. Embrace Mother Nature with the cosy, comforting texture of natural, organic fibres like those found in handwoven baskets and luxurious linen cushions. The key to creating a sense of authenticity to the botanical luxe look is artisanal craftsmanship, courtesy of handmade ceramic vases...

Capture the spirit of an ancient continent with tribal charm. This style takes us to a place where time stands still and nature exists in a raw and beautiful state. The secret to achieving this well-travelled look is to incorporate time-honoured handicrafts, like weaving, and the rich texture of our Delmar cushion and Bryson wall hanging doesn’t disappoint. When it...